Top Rankings
Hardy County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,184 students in Hardy County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Hardy County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
6 Schools
682 Schools
# Students
2,184 Students
242,065 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
18,080 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hardy County Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 56 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
28%
Graduation Rate
92%
92.6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.3%
33.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.23
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
10%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
84%
87%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,087 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,859 is less than the state median of $17,118. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$4,251 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$30 MM
$4,144 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,087
$17,559
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,859
$17,118
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hardy County Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moorefield Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 Caledonia Heights Rd
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 434-3000
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 434-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Moorefield Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
345 Caledonia Heights Rd
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 530-3450
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 530-3450
Gr: 3-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
East Hardy High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
259 Cougar Dr
Baker, WV 26801
(304) 897-5948
Baker, WV 26801
(304) 897-5948
Gr: 7-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
East Hardy Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
238 Cougar Dr
Baker, WV 26801
(304) 897-5970
Baker, WV 26801
(304) 897-5970
Gr: PK-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Moorefield High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Main St
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 530-6034
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 530-6034
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
400 N Main St
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 530-6356
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 530-6356
Gr: PK-2 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hardy County Schools?
Hardy County Schools manages 6 public schools serving 2,184 students.
What is the rank of Hardy County Schools?
Hardy County Schools is ranked #23 out of 56 school districts in West Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hardy County Schools?
84% of Hardy County Schools students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hardy County Schools?
Hardy County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Hardy County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,859 is less than the state median of $17,118. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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